Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House offers first-ever winter tours

Fans of pioneering German-American architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe will soon have a chance to experience the late designer’s iconic Farnsworth House in a winter setting. Starting early next month, the National Trust for Historic Preservation will offer wintertime tours of the famous Plano, Illinois, building for the first time.

Commissioned by Dr. Edith Farnsworth in 1945 and completed in 1951, the Mies van der Rohe-designed residence was nothing short of groundbreaking for its “floating” minimalist layout with bold horizontal lines and walls of glass. It is regarded as one of modern architecture’s most significant buildings.

The newly announced winter program will run from January 5 through March 23 with 90-minute guided tours offered on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Tickets costs $20 per person—$30 with with a photography permit.

The Farnsworth House will also host a special “Architecture of Asana” tour followed by a beginner-friendly yoga class on December 15 for $30 per person. Regular tour hours will resume again in April.

For tickets, and more information about planning a visit to the suburban mid-century masterpiece this winter, be sure to check out the Farnsworth House’s official website.

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